Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies proudly welcomes its newest cohort of initiates into the Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) International Honor Society in Education. The Chi Beta Chapter at Chapman is guided by chapter advisor Dr. Kristen Doorn, instructional assistant professor, and led by President Eliza Wenger and Vice President Kathryn Treat. The chapter
Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies had a strong presence at the 2025 National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) annual conference in Seattle, with faculty and students contributing to 14 activities, including presentations, mini-skills sessions, and workshops. Faculty Highlights at NASP 2025 Dr. Annmary Abdou co-presented a paper on restorative justice and led a
Chapman University’s Attallah College, supported by external funding from the Miner Anderson Family Foundation, successfully held its second annual Peace Leadership in Schools Summit during the Fall 2024 semester. The summit, organized by Assistant Professor Anna Abdou, Associate Professor Whitney McIntyre Miller, and Instructional Associate Professor Trisha Sugita, provided a platform for school leaders from
Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies held its second annual “Imagining a Resilient Future” conference, an event dedicated to addressing critical issues faced by youth in schools. While the 2023 conference focused on helping students attend school and thrive, the 2024 conference centered on enhancing support for LGBTQIA+ youth. The one-day event, hosted by
Chapman University’s Attallah College is thrilled to welcome new initiates to the Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) International Honor Society with the support of chapter advisor Dr. Kristen Doorn, Instructional Assistant Professor, and Chapman’s Chi Beta KDP Chapter President Peyton Stryker. KDP, founded in 1911, is an international honor society in education representing the top 20%
Chapman University is proud to have been strongly represented in the prestigious 2024 American Educational Research Association (AERA) conference. The Attallah College of Educational Studies’ faculty, staff, and alumni showcased its expertise in 24 meetings, panels, and paper and poster presentations during the conference. Sessions featuring current faculty, staff, and students as presenters or moderators
Chapman University’s Leatherby Libraries hosted an impactful photographic exhibit and panel event titled Acceptance: A Step to Promote Awareness and Understanding of Autism. The photographic exhibition was curated by lecturer Bernie Dickson in the Doy and Dee Henley Reading Room of the Leatherby Libraries. The event marked a significant stride from raising awareness to fostering
Chapman University is honored to have participated in the 2024 National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) annual conference. The Attallah College of Educational Studies was represented in a total of 20 activities, demonstrating the college’s strong commitment to the field of school psychology. Attallah College Faculty at the 2024 NASP Conference Dr. Annmary Abdou was
Dr. Jennifer E. Kong, Assistant Professor at Attallah College of Educational Studies, has made an impactful presence at the 45th International Conference of the Council for Learning Disabilities. Dr. Kong, known for her innovative approaches to special education research, spearheaded multiple presentations focusing on the integration of technology in learning disabilities. One of the highlights
Attallah College of Educational Studies is thrilled to announce that one of its very own, Mirvais “Mir” Aminy, a Ph.D. in Education student, has secured a spot in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Scholars Fellowship program. Among thousands of applicants, only 40 were selected this year as Healthy Policy Research Scholars (HPRS). Dr.